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Song of the Day: Love’s Theme, composed by Barry White, was one of the few purely instrumental orchestral pop singles to hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. This 1973 track was recorded and released by The Love Unlimited Orchestra. On this date in 1944, Barry White was born. He…

Song of the Day: Native New Yorker, words and music by Sandy Linzer and Denny Randell, was first recorded in 1977 by Frankie Valli for his album, “Lady Put the Light Out.” In that same year, it became a huge disco hit for the soul dance band, Odyssey, with a…

Song of the Day: Walkin’ After Midnight, words and music by Alan Block and Ben Hecht, was a huge pop and country hit in 1957 for Patsy Cline. The first solo female artist elected to the Country Music Hall of Fame, Cline was born on this date in 1932. She…

Song of the Day: Another One Bites the Dust, words and music by bassist John Deacon, is featured on the 1980 Queen album, “The Game.” First up in our September birthdays, this song, inspired by Chic’s “Good Times,” was a #1 Billboard Hot 100 hit. On this date in 1946,…